hiệu thuốc
[hiəw˧˨ʔ tʰuək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) pharmacy; chemist
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi ghé hiệu thuốc mua ít thuốc cảm.I stopped by the pharmacy to buy some cold medicine.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Nhà thuốc is also common nationwide and is often used interchangeably with hiệu thuốc. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “hiệu thuốc” mean?
(noun) pharmacy; chemist
Is “hiệu thuốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.